Foundry Worker

Our client, a manufacturer of high-quality industrial heaters, temperature sensors, and temperature controls, is seeking experienced Foundry Workers to join their team on 2nd Shift. Pay rate: $20.00/hr. (2nd shift has a 15% Shift Differential)
** This position also has a $1,200 sign-on bonus!
** While working in the Foundry area, you will support with preparing molds, handling aluminum, and maintaining equipment to produce high-quality castings. This position requires a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring that safety and quality standards are consistently met.

• Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions.
• Prepare elements before installation on molds.
• Install elements onto molds for casting.
• Pack sand around patterns to create molds and prepare them for casting.
• Monitor the temperature of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to ensure that metal is melted to meet project specifications.
• Melt metals to the required temperatures and add necessary alloys to achieve specific casting properties.
• Pour aluminum into molds, ensuring consistency and precision.
• Spray and/or pour permanent molds as per instructions.
• Cut risers and gates as needed for proper casting flow.
• Clean, fill, and maintain the melting furnace to ensure smooth operation.
• Assess and inspect molds to ensure they are free from defects, ensuring high-quality castings.
• Conduct quality tests on components during the casting process to ensure finished products meet required standards, while identifying and correcting any defects in the casting process.
• Move materials and supplies within and out of the foundry to support the production process and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Keep detailed records of materials used, including sand, alloys, and metals.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, saws, and chisels for shaping, cutting, and finishing metal components.
• Maintain, operate, and clean equipment such as furnaces, casting molds, and strip-out machines, while ensuring a clean and organized workstation on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed.

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